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River Flood Warning 14, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

February 16, 2021Onslow County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Feb 16, 2021, 3:47 AM EST for Onslow County, North Carolina. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 16, 2021, 3:47 AM EST (08:47 UTC)
Expired: Feb 17, 2021, 2:11 PM EST
In force: 34 hr
Issued by: NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Onslow County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point New River near Gum Branch (GUMN7). The gauge peaked at 14.54 ft at Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST.

Action stage: 13 ft
Minor stage: 14 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 22 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02093000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

027 
WGUS42 KMHX 160847
FLWMHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
347 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has 
issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow County.

  Trent River At West of Trenton affecting Jones County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.


NCC133-170000-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0014.210216T0847Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
347 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* From early this morning until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is currently forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage shortly 
  and continue to rise over the next day or so.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens homes at the end of Forest 
  Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

NCC103-170000-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0013.210216T0847Z-000000T0000Z/
/TNTN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
347 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Trent River At West of Trenton.
* From early this morning until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is currently forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage shortly 
  and continue to rise over the next day or so.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet, Some homes near the river near Free Bridge 
  Road are threatened.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Farmland and fields are flooded along the 
  river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground.


&&

LAT...LON 3501 7748 3500 7754 3504 7755 3512 7742
      3511 7738

$$

SGK

4 follow-up statements

732 
WGUS42 KMHX 161619
FLWMHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1119 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following 
rivers in North Carolina...

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow County.

  Trent River At West of Trenton affecting Jones County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.


NCC133-170730-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.210216T0810Z.210216T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:45 AM EST Tuesday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested and has started to fall.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens homes at the end of Forest 
  Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

NCC103-170730-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TNTN7.1.ER.210216T0830Z.210216T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At West of Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:45 AM EST Tuesday was 14.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise over the next 
  day or so.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Farmland and fields are flooded along the 
  river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground.


&&

LAT...LON 3501 7748 3500 7754 3504 7755 3512 7742
      3511 7738

$$

CEB

457 
WGUS82 KMHX 170021
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
721 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.


NCC133-171630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.210216T0810Z.210216T2345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
721 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:45 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:45 PM EST Tuesday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens homes at the end of Forest 
  Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

5

984 
WGUS82 KMHX 171356
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
856 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.


NCC133-180500-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.210216T0810Z.210217T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
856 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 AM EST Wednesday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, water threatens homes at the end of Forest 
  Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

26

631 
WGUS82 KMHX 171911
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
211 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow County.

NCC133-172015-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210217T1911Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.210216T0810Z.210217T0100Z.210217T1630Z.NO/
211 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning for the New River At Gum Branch has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* At 1:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall through 
  tonight. River rises may once again be possible Thursday into 
  Friday.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 16, 12:08 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	MHX	Duplin	37 min
Feb 16, 12:45 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	MHX	Jones	30 min
Feb 16, 12:56 AM EST	Flash Flood Warning	MHX	Duplin, Jones, Onslow	3 hr
Feb 16, 1:10 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	MHX	Jones, Onslow	50 min
Feb 16, 1:26 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	MHX	Martin	34 min
Feb 16, 2:01 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	MHX	Beaufort, Craven, Martin, Pitt, Washington	3 hr
Feb 16, 2:09 AM EST	Special Marine Warning	MHX		66 min
Feb 16, 2:14 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	MHX	Carteret	46 min
Feb 16, 3:14 AM EST	Special Marine Warning	MHX		61 min
Feb 16, 3:18 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MHX	Dare	27 min
Feb 16, 3:47 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Jones	7 days
Feb 16, 5:06 AM EST	Special Marine Warning	MHX		54 min
Feb 16, 5:58 AM EST	Special Marine Warning	MHX		62 min
Feb 16, 11:21 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Jones	11 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.